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Montreal theatre's cast of neurodiverse performers gets ready for Downton Hillbillies
I Can Dream Theatre, a non-profit theatre group in Montreal, is preparing for Downton Hillbillies, its 10th production. All in a Weekend host Sonali Karnick spoke to two of the people who make the show possible and some of the talented cast members performing on stage next weekend.
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Weeding out what should stay and what to yank from your garden
Joshua Jarry, a horticultural information agent at the Montreal Botanical Garden, talks about how to handle invasive plants in your garden. Tips range from what to do when weeds get out of control, to what can be done to prevent it from happening in the first place.
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Keir Cutler brings Joan of Arc's story to Montreal Fringe Festival
In Joan of Arc Ascending, Montreal actor and playwright Keir Cutler explores the miracles she experienced from her humble beginnings to her execution. The one-hour play will be presented at the Montreal Fringe Festival between June 4 and June 15.
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Turtle taxis are needed in Quebec and you can volunteer
Turtles are coming out of hibernation and that means they could be in danger of getting hit by cars or boats. Find out how you can help injured turtles by becoming a turtle taxi driver for Taxi Carapace, thanks to a program from Nature Conservancy of Canada.
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Short film tells the story of many Vietnamese-Canadian immigrants
The Little Shopping Trolley, a new short film by Laurence Ly, tells the story of a Vietnamese immigrant mother who tries to use coupons to save on laundry detergent, but it turns into a chaotic situation. All in a Weekend's Sonali Karnick speaks with Ly and actress Laura Luu, who plays the role of the mother trying to support her family.
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Montreal artist unveils 1st full-length album and talks about her music, a 'rainbow of soul'
Montreal singer-songwriter Tina Leon has been in the music industry for over 20 years, performing under Marie-Christine Depestre, her full name. After travelling the world with other artists, she's now combined her two EPs into one full-length album. She talks about the advantage of making her own music.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts spotlights iconic Parisian avant-garde art dealer
The city's most popular museum has a new exhibit which features works of art from Pablo Picasso and Suzanne Valadon. But the exposition focuses on Berthe Weill, the exceptional woman who encouraged those artists and many more in the modern era.
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Tastet platform releases list of 101 must-try restaurants in Quebec
For more than 10 years, diners and foodies in the Montreal area have been able to find the best in local eateries on the Tastet platform. It's an interactive, bilingual, free food guide and a magazine. We speak with the founder and editor Elise Tastet. She talks about the platform's expansion to include restaurants across the province as well as microbreweries, cafes, wine bars, chip trucks, and bagel shops.
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Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network funds 'Grammas on Wheels' and Japanese-Canadian projects
The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network awards microgrants to projects that raise awareness about the diversity of anglophone stories. CBC's Sonali Karnick spoke with Mauranne Francoeur, a cultural mediator for the Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders, who received a grant for 'Grammas on Wheels,' and Julie Tamiko Manning, who secured funding for a project commemorating Japanese Canadians who were housed in Farnham after internment in the West during World War II.
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West Island Meals on Wheels opens new central kitchen to meet growing demand
All in a Weekend host Sonali Karnick got a sneak peek at the new space, which was over three years in the making and where staff will start preparing meals for isolated seniors next week.